English Word · Intermediate
stemming
Movement against a current, especially a tidal current
Pronunciation: say stemming
Meaning
The act of a vessel moving against a current, especially a tidal current.
Example
The small boat spent hours stemming the tide to reach the harbor entrance.
The small boat spent hours stemming the tide to reach the harbor entrance.
Practice tips
- Practice stemming out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.